South London-based Gilles Peterson-tipped artist, Oscar Jerome shares his new song, “Do You Really.” The single is the latest addition to a flourishing back-catalogue for Jerome, finding the artist at his most socially aware to-date, lyrically navigating his way through issues of masculinity and sexuality, whilst lacing the track with his characteristic sinewy guitar and kinetic rhythms. Speaking about the downtempo jazz-soul number, Jerome says: “This tune is about struggling with unrealistic ideals of sex, gender roles and masculinity. The difference between intellectually knowing what is right and actually changing the way you feel deep down after being brainwashed from birth.”
Take a listen below.
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